Original British U.S. WWI Texture Painted Mk 1 Brodie Helmet by Thomas Firth & Sons Ltd of Sheffield with Punched Hole for EGA - Complete Madsen LMG Rack Number "118" engraved on

Rack Number "118" engraved on butt tang

the Springfield's simple leaves were more rugged and were less expensive to produce

The sweatband appears original with period wear and the leather chinstrap is retained with some dirt and crazing

72 centimeters (6 by 3 inches)on 7

Original British U.S. WWI Texture Painted Mk 1 Brodie Helmet by Thomas Firth & Sons Ltd of Sheffield with Punched Hole for EGA - Complete Madsen LMG Rack Number "118" engraved onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the scarce WWI British MkI Brodie helmet, which was also the same type that was issued to American forces in the beginning of the US involvement during The Great War. The shell features great textured paint that was a very popular paint scheme used by all armies that fought during WWI. This example dates to Post June 1917, as there is a rubber ring under the wool pad of the liner. The